Diwata
“The tides will bring back everything you left behind.”
Synopsis
With her twilight years on the horizon, a Filipina grandmother ditches her eightieth birthday party to summon the spirit of her long-dead granddaughter, navigating repressed memories as she attempts to make amends with her past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shea Formanes
- Screenplay & Story
- Shea Formanes
- Original Score
- Kaye Formanes
- Original Title
- Diwata
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- Screaming From Queens LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shea Formanes
Shea Formanes
Kaye Formanes
Madeline Down, Joseph Lipsen
Shea Formanes
Eileen Formanes, Derek Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Shea Formanes
Writer
Shea Formanes
Director
Derek Johnson
Producer
Madeline Down
Director of Photography
Joseph Lipsen
Director of Photography
Erin Pennington
Production Design
Shea Formanes
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Diwata.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diwata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diwata about?
With her twilight years on the horizon, a Filipina grandmother ditches her eightieth birthday party to summon the spirit of her long-dead granddaughter, navigating repressed memories as she attempts to make amends with her past.
Who directed Diwata?
Diwata was directed by Shea Formanes.
Who stars in Diwata?
The principal cast of Diwata includes Rachel Alejandro, Samantha Herrera, Amor Owens, Eloisa Cardona, Michelle Cao.
When was Diwata released and how long is it?
Diwata was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Diwata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diwata was composed by Kaye Formanes.